Tag: Interview
Volunteering is part of this woman’s everyday life
When Lesley Murphy stepped up to volunteer for Muscular Dystrophy WA (MDWA) more than two decades ago, her reasons for doing so were highly...
Firefighter honoured for 47 years of service in Queen’s Birthday Honours...
While it’s not the kind of Christmas present most would wish for, firefighter Alan Pugh believes that by the time the festive season comes...
Penny paints the beauty of nature
Professional watercolour artist Penny Maddison has lived and worked all over the world, but her biggest passion in life has always been painting nature....
Local author discovers the secrets to success of entrepreneurs
You’ve probably heard it said, “We all have a book in us somewhere” and yes, a lot of people do begin on that journey.
But...
Kojonup curator Jill’s many top tips for art at all angles
It’s rare to find a gallery like Kojonup’s Gallery Aura in regional WA. Opened nearly a decade ago, in an old agricultural supply building,...
Books play an important part in this mother and daughter’s lives
Gwen McLean and her daughter Alison have shared a love of books down the years, but even more so now that Gwen, at 90,...
Mandy shines on the stage…
Caption; Mandy McElhinney © Cross Border Productions
Australia became enamoured with Mandy McElhinney nearly 20 years ago as we watched her character Rhonda falling in...
LiveUp is here to help older Australians age their way
LiveUp is a new free nationwide digital-first healthy ageing guide that is designed to give older Australians a breadth of opportunities to maintain independence.
LiveUp...
New country and new chapter for Tamara as she celebrates 90th...
Regis Nedlands’ resident Tamara Plastovets will be ringing in a significant milestone when she celebrates her 90th birthday on Friday 17 June.
But this latest...
Disrupted Festival returns with a line-up to shake up community thinking
Comedian Peter Rowsthorn says he can be a bit potty-mouthed when he’s appearing at corporate functions but aims never to overstep the mark in...
